Updated: September 2007

An inappropriate Email address at the top of a ResumeResume or Job applicationJob application will turn off potential

Hiring ManagersHiring Managers.

May have been funny in school but will send a ResumeResume straight to the TRASHTRASH!!!

What does Partygurrrl@hotmail.com say to prospective employers?

Don’t Miss The Boat!Don’t Miss The Boat!

Get On Board With What Employers

Want……

Good AttitudeCommunication Skills

Work EthicTeam Work

Presentation

5 Myths About Community CollegesMyth:Myth: Students only attend community colleges because they can’t get in to a four-year University

Fact: Students attend community colleges for convenience, family, job, or financial considerations

Myth: a degree from a community college is not as good as a university degree.

Fact: community colleges can take you into work force or a four-year university.

Myth: community colleges are inexpensive, so the education is not high quality.

Fact: curriculum at a community college is often more in-depth and there is more open exchange between teachers and students

Myth: community college credits do not transfer to four-year universities:

Fact: Communication between community colleges and four-year universities are improving every day.

Myth: Community colleges have low academic standards.

Fact: Community colleges require placement testing and all programs have stringent standards that must be met.

Seniors• GHS transcripts have your

NRCC courses listed and grades of those completed, as well as, any SAT and ACT score that has been reported to us.

• However, if you a need an official SAT score report, ACT score report, and/or official transcripts from NRCC and/or any other school you may have attended and received credit, you must get that from the them.

• SAT score report-www.collegeboard.com

• ACT score report www.act.org

• Registrar at the college or university for your college transcripts!! This includes New River

GHS School Code

471690

www.act.org

Radford University College of Radford University College of Visual and Performing ArtsVisual and Performing Arts

Two scholarships available for Two scholarships available for Theatre and Cinema.Theatre and Cinema.Pridemore Scholarship $2,000Pridemore Scholarship $2,000GeorgAnne Voland Buck Scholarship GeorgAnne Voland Buck Scholarship

$1,400$1,400

Visit: www.radford.edu/theatreVisit: www.radford.edu/theatre

The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Charitable Trust

For students interested in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or another related field at the University of Michigan.

This Scholarship is based on academic accomplishments rather that financial need. The scholarship will provide $80,000 over four years of undergraduate study to students selected from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html

Internet Safety TipInternet Safety Tip

• Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t. And know your limits. You may be Net-savvy, but people and relationships change, and unexpected stuff can happen on the Internet.

From: ConnectSafely.org

Society of Women Engineers Attention Female Juniors and Seniors

Learn about exciting majors and careers in Engineering

Meet other young women with similar interests

Enjoy activities, guest speakers, and workshops

Learn more about University of Virginia

University of Virginia CurryUniversity of Virginia Curry School of EducationSchool of Education

University of Virginia CurryUniversity of Virginia Curry School of EducationSchool of Education

Summer Enrichment Program for Summer Enrichment Program for gifted students. gifted students.

http://curryedschool.virginia.eduhttp://curryedschool.virginia.edu

ACT Poster Contest• Seniors applying to attend a two-year

or four-year college in the US• 1st place 5,000• 2nd place 2,500• 3rd place 1,000• Visit www.actstudent.org/postercontest• Or, see Mrs. Boggess for details.

Internet Safety TipInternet Safety Tip

Be nice onlineBe nice online. Or at least treat . Or at least treat people the way you’d want to be people the way you’d want to be treated. People who are nasty and treated. People who are nasty and aggressive online are at greater risk aggressive online are at greater risk of being bullied or harassed of being bullied or harassed themselves. It’s a vicious cycle you themselves. It’s a vicious cycle you really don’t want to get into.really don’t want to get into.

From: From: ConnectSafely.orgConnectSafely.org

The Apprentice SchoolThe Apprentice School2-4 year degree programs 2-4 year degree programs

at no cost to you! at no cost to you!

www.apprenticeschool.comwww.apprenticeschool.com

University of Virginia Football

Student Manager Job http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mra3a

For details

See Mrs. Boggess

Virginia Department of Social Services Scholarship

childcare.scholarship@dss.virgini.govhttp://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cc/scholarshi.cgi

If you are a Virginia resident and plan on working in child care, you may be eligible to apply.

See Mrs. Boggess for application. Deadlines vary

Virginia Space Grant ConsortiumA great opportunity for 2009-2010 high school

Juniors through the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) program at

no cost to the student.

• Minimum GPA of 2.7

• At least 16 years old

• Have internet access

• Visit: www.vasts.spacegrant.org for details and application.

ACT www.act.org Test Date Regular

Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

September 12 August 7 Aug. 8th -21st

October 24 September 18 Sept. 19th - Oct.2nd

December 12 November 6 November 7th -20th

February 6 January 5 January 7th -16th

April 10 March 5 March 6th -19th

June 12 May 7 May 8th -21ss

GHS School Code

471690www.act.org

(Concord is your closest location to

test.)

Testing FeesACT (with writing)

$47.00ACT (no writing) $32.00Change test date $20.00

Standby fee $41.00Late fee $21.00

TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

LATE REGISTRATION

TEST LOCATION

March 13 February 4th February 18th Radford University,

Giles High School

May 1st March 25th April 8th Bluefield High,

Pulaski High

June 5th April 29th May 13th VT,

Radford University

SAT Fees• SAT Reasoning Test $45.00• Late Registration fee $23• Standby testing fee $38• SAT Change of Test, Center, or Date $22• Question-and-Answer service $18• Student Answer Service $12• SAT Subject Tests

– Basic registration fee $20 + subject test fee• Language Tests with Listening $20• All other Subject Tests…add $9 each

Giles High School Code

www.collegboard.com

471690

American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest

“A Constitutional Speech Contest”

This is an opportunity to win big!

For more information see Mrs. Boggess or visit:

www.valegion.org

Attention JuniorsAttention JuniorsUnited States Military United States Military

AcademyAcademy West Point West Point

Summer Leaders SeminarSummer Leaders SeminarMay 29- June 4May 29- June 4

or or June 5-11June 5-11thth

Apply at www.admissions.WestPoint.eduApply at www.admissions.WestPoint.edu

Deadline: April 1stDeadline: April 1st

Body By Milk

Attention to senior student athletes you are encouraged to take the time and apply for the $7,500 college scholarship from Milk!

Applications will only be accepted online at www.bodybymilk.com

Deadline is March 5

Criteria

Academic performance 35%

Athletic excellence 35%

Leadership 15%

Community service 10%

Milk experience 5%

Winners Receive

$7500 from Milk

An invitation for you and your parents/guardians to attend a SAMMY 2007 weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, FL

An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June edition of USA TODAY and other magazines.

The W.A. Wolfe and Phyllis P. Wolfe Foundation Scholarship

ATTENTION SENIORS

This scholarship is based on scholastic achievement, college

test scores, financial need recommendations from teachers, and

an interview.Deadline: Postmarked April 23

Please see counselor for application.

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

• Academic Achievement• Applied or been Accepted for enrollment at

higher education institute• Transcripts• SAT/ACT scores• Honors• Work experience• Extracurricular Activities• School Recommendations• See Mrs. Boggess for application or visit

www.doe.virginia.gov

• Deadline to Mrs. Boggess is APRIL 6th!!!

GRANVILLE P. MEAD SCHOLARSHIP

Financial need

Academic Achievement

Extracurricular Activities

Character

Recommendations

Must turn in to Mrs. Boggess by March 5th

See Mrs. Boggess for application or visit, www.doe.virginia.gov

VACTE SCHOLARSHIP

For students planning a teaching career in CTE

Deadline: April 1, 2010

See Mrs. Young room 113 or Mrs. Boggess for application.

McComas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy

Nursing Scholarships

• Giles or Narrows High School pursing a nursing education

• NOT based on financial need

• $500

• Application due to Mrs. Boggess April 1st!

• See Mrs. Boggess for application

Shelor Motor MileShelor Motor Mile1,000 Scholarship1,000 Scholarship

See Mrs. Boggess for applicationSee Mrs. Boggess for application

Must be Postmarked by Must be Postmarked by

March 19March 19thth

ATTENTION Students Interested in

TeachingDelta Kappa Gamma is

offering a $300 Scholarship to a student

planning to become a teacher

Please see Mrs. Boggess for Application

DEADLINE: April 7th (to Mrs. Boggess)